Wow. All really good advice for me too. Thanks everyone.
MeanQueenNadine, appreciate the advice about leaving them out of the fridge for a few days. I know it takes a while for them to spoil, so I've left mine to gather before refridgerating. Told DH that was okay but he's been second-guessing...
2 questions I have for others who've answered, since I had some of Iamaqte's questions, too...
1) I was told the eggs weren't really fertile when the hens first started laying, that it took a while for things to 'connect' so that eggs were actually hatchable? Like the first couple of months...